the dollar

noun

technical
: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.

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The yen advanced more than 1% against both the dollar and the euro Friday. Shintaro Inkyo, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 While the dollar amount on Celebrini’s new deal is indeed massive, the five-year term might be the more interesting aspect of Wednesday’s news. Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 More trade is being settled in yuan through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, or CIPS, potentially reducing Washington’s ability to enforce sanctions through the dollar system. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 The article contends the Federal Reserve's influence on interest rates and the dollar's value is vastly overstated, arguing central planning inevitably fails. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the dollar

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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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